NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet: Zendaya Slays In Vintage Versace

Queen Latifah was on hosting duty last night, pulling out four incredible looks of her own for the show.

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Some of the biggest award ceremonies of the year have already gone down, including the Grammys and the BRITs. Thankfully, there are still plenty of red carpet looks coming our way with the Oscars quickly approaching and tonight's SAG Awards. On Saturday (February 25), Hollywood was a busy place as well, thanks to the annual NAACP Image Awards.

Hosted by Queen Latifah, this year's ceremony paid tribute to some of the greatest Black talents in the industry. Athlete Serena Williams was honoured with the Jackie Robinson Sports Award. Elsewhere, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union gave a heartfelt speech after receiving the President's Award. The show itself was undeniably heartwarming, but what really had viewers talking was the red carpet.

Zendaya's Iconic Red Carpet Return

Zendaya attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Each and every attendee stepped out in their best-dressed, but one rose above them all to steal the show – Zendaya. For her first carpet of the season, the Euphoria actress broke necks in her stunning vintage Versace gown. Bright electric green strips of fabric draw in the eye on her chest and throughout the skirt, reminding fans how refined her style truly is.

Of course, she couldn't spend the evening sporting just one dress. When it was time for her to take the stage inside, Zendaya had changed into another throwback piece – a decades-old Prada look that found her channelling supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri. Both looks, styled by Law Roach, clearly have social media in a chokehold today.

Keep scrolling for an overview of our favourite looks from this weekend's NAACP Image Awards. Afterwards, let us know who you think had the best red-carpet fashion in the comments. Make sure to check back later for more pop culture updates on all your favourite celebrities.

2023's Best-Dressed Stars

Viola Davis arrives at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Method Man arrives at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Brandee Evans and Dennis Harrington attend the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
Timothy Richardson and Laniqua Collins attend the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
Blac Chyna attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)
Tyler James Williams at the 54th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Angela Bassett arrives at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Ivy-Victoria Maurice and Sheryl Lee Ralph arrive at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Quinta Brunson attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/FilmMagic)

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.